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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Product Manager for Strata Cloud Manager Platform - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Foundry, Internet Security, Network Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Requirements Management, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-principal-product-manager-strata-cloud-manager-santa-clara-ca--ba1b27c2-9846-4c48-bb29-6b91923b494d ## About the Role * BS/MS in a technical field or equivalent practical or military experience. * 8+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of shipping successful products. * 3+ years of experience in a lead or management role, guiding and developing product teams. * Direct product management experience in three or more of the following areas: enterprise networking, cloud platforms, software-as-a-service (SaaS), data & analytics, network security, APIs & integrations or platform-as-a-service (PaaS). Preferred Qualifications * Proven ability to lead and contribute to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a desire to take ownership of the full product lifecycle. * Experience working directly with customers, analysts, and partners to gather requirements and articulate a product vision., Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Employee Benefits, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Market Entry Strategy, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Mentoring, Military, Network Security, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Planning, Product Pricing, Product Shipments, Product Strategy, Product/Service Launch, Professional Services, Requirements Management, Sales Support, Sales Tools, Service Delivery, Software as a Service (SaaS), Technical Presentation, Writing Skills ## Description As a Sr Principal Product Manager for Strata Cloud Manager Platform, you will be responsible for the foundational aspects of our platform, defining the future of the network security industry and AI-driven observability. You will leverage your strong technical and analytical skills to bridge customer business requirements with key market trends. This role requires frequent interaction with customers, prospects, and analysts to present our solutions, articulate requirements, and will lead a focused product team to deliver on our vision and strategy., * Lead and mentor the Product Management team for the Strata Cloud Manager Platform, fostering a culture of innovation and execution. * Develop and articulate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap in collaboration with Product Management leadership, based on market and customer requirements. * Collaborate cross-functionally with NGFW, Cloud Delivered Shared Services, and SASE teams to drive the 'platformization' strategy. * Manage and communicate the product roadmap effectively to customers, prospects, and all key internal stakeholders. * Partner closely with engineering teams to solve complex problems and ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful products. * Engage with product marketing to create compelling messaging, sales tools, and marketing content that supports field and sales teams. * Coordinate with NPI, certification, professional services, and support teams to ensure comprehensive product readiness and coverage. * Drive strategic decisions on product pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies to maximize market impact. * Drive product adoption and AI innovations at scale across multiple industry verticals with focus on proactive prevention and remediation. ## Related Videos - [Stop Renaming Teams, Start Product Thinking: A PM's Guide to Platform-as-a-Product](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100342-stop-renaming-teams-start-product-thinking-a-pm-s-guide-to-platform-as-a-product) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [CD2CF - Continuous Deployment to Cloud Foundry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/333-cd2cf-continuous-deployment-to-cloud-foundry) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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